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Tonsillectomy adenoidectomy
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How long after an adenoidectomy and deviation surgery should the bleeding stop?
Dr. Salim Saab, Otolaryngology (Ent) - Normally, the bleeding should stop 72 hours after both surgeries.
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Is a tonsillectomy necessary (at age 26) if someone is being frequently (every 2-3 months) diagnosed with tonsillitis?
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Dr. Marc Bassim, Otolaryngology (Ent) - Recurrent bacterial tonsillitis is an indication for tonsillectomy. It is recommended in order to decrease recurrent episodes and multiple antibiotics but not absolutely necessary. Sometimes medical t... Read More
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when is it required to undergo tonsillectomy? my tonsils get heavily infected every year
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Dr. Usamah Hadi, Otolaryngology (Ent) - if more than 3-4 x a year for 3-4 years it is advisable to remove them esp if they have being documented by an M,D that it is bacterial in origin
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